Please see the latest European and International research funding information, event and opportunity updates.<\/p>\n
News<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The adopted texts of the work programme amendment are available on the Funding & Tenders Portal here<\/a>. The amendment increases the 2024 budget by nearly \u20ac1.4 billion, including \u20ac650 million for the EU missions, as well as calls for open topics under the \u00a0\u2018Health’, \u2018Climate, energy and mobility’ and \u2018Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment’ clusters in pillar 2. There is also new calls for the the New European Bauhaus Facility, the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage and pandemic preparedness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The European Commission is\u00a0seeking feedback\u00a0for the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme. This is an opportunity to provide input for the development of the Horizon Europe \u2018main\u2019 work programme 2025. Responses submitted through the survey will contribute to the co-design of the work programme 2025, which covers all 6 clusters, research infrastructures, European innovation ecosystems, the 5 EU Missions, and the New European Bauhaus facility. The feedback opportunity closes on\u00a06 May 2024 <\/strong>at midday CET. Participants can provide feedback on multiple Destinations and\/or Missions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Events<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This two-day workshop aims to bring together researchers from Canada and the UK to build partnerships around: a) quantum sensors and detectors for fundamental and applied science; b) quantum communications, including ground and space-based applications. Travel and subsistence costs paid by STFC. Registration deadline 15 May 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CONNECTS-UK is a pan-EU platform in the UK aimed at fostering scientific collaborations between the EU and the UK, led by the community of EU researchers working in the UK. CONNECTS-UK\u2019s upcoming conference will allow European researchers across\u00a0all disciplines<\/strong>\u00a0working in the UK to\u00a0present their ongoing research.\u00a0Abstract submission is open\u00a0until 7 May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As part of Europe Week 2024, the Research Funding Development team is delivering events to encourage engagement with Horizon Europe, the world’s largest funding programme for research and innovation.<\/p>\n The sessions will cover:<\/p>\n All sessions will be held on\u00a07 May 2024<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0(times above) in the\u00a0Keeton Lomas Lecture Theatre in Armstrong Building<\/u>\u00a0(ARMB.G.09.KLLT). Please register your attendance using this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Horizon Europe\u00a0<\/a>is the EU\u2019s key funding programme for research and innovation with a\u00a0budget of \u20ac95.5 billion. UK organisations can participate in Horizon Europe calls for proposals on the same terms as institutions from other Associated Countries, including leading consortia. Please join the drop-in sessions with the EU & International Research Funding Development team via Zoom to discuss any Horizon Europe questions you may have. This could be on a specific upcoming call or a general enquiry about opportunities to engage with the programme. The Zoom sessions will take place on a fortnightly<\/em> basis each Friday 12:00-13:00, next on<\/strong> 17th<\/sup> May 2024<\/strong>. Zoom link: https:\/\/newcastleuniversity.zoom.us\/j\/86796737745?from=addon<\/a> (meeting ID: 867 9673 7745).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n European related funding<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) is a seven-year European Partnership launched under Horizon Europe in January 2024. The Partnership aims to boost research and facilitate cooperation in order to control infectious diseases of animals and promote animal welfare. EUPAHW plans to launch its first transnational call for proposals on 8 May 2024 with a focus on ‘Supporting the Future of Animal Health and Welfare’. The purpose of the call is to support the health and welfare of terrestrial and aquatic animals through research and innovation and the advancement of fundamental and socio-economic science. A webinar for applicants will take place on 14th of May 2024 from 10:00-12:00 (CEST).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The European Commission has published an updated WIDERA 2023-2025 WP<\/a> with the following new calls\/topics included:<\/p>\n The\u00a0recording of the WIDERA info day\u00a0from 22 April is available online. During the info day, speakers from the European Commission presented the new call topics and explained the benefits of the proposed actions. Follow this\u00a0link to watch any of the different sessions from the info day<\/a>\u00a0and this\u00a0link to access the presentations<\/a>\u00a0from the event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The MSCA is inviting applications for a number of calls through the recently revised 2023-25 Work Programme, with further calls anticipated to open later in the year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Urban Mobility have launched their Main Innovation Open Call<\/a>, with a focus on urban logistics, energy transition and public transport. Deadline 04 June 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advanced Grants provide support for established, leading principal investigators who want long-term funding to pursue a ground-breaking, high risk project. Advanced Grants may be awarded up to \u20ac2.5M for a period of 5 years, with an additional \u20ac 1 million available to cover eligible \u201cstart-up\u201d costs and\/or the purchase of major equipment, access to large facilities or other major experimental and field work costs. The call is opening 29 May 2024 with submission deadline 29 August 2024<\/strong>. Please contact the EU & International Research Funding Development team if applying.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a number of forthcoming funding calls within the Horizon Europe 2024 work programme \u2013 click the links below to see individual call topics on the EU Funding and Tenders portal and please get in touch with the EU & International Research Funding Development team for support if applying.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cluster 3: Civil security for society<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CERV programme: <\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Health<\/u><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>COST Action Open Call 2024:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/funding\/open-call-a-simple-one-step-application-process\/<\/a><\/p>\n COST Actions provide researchers from all sectors with funding for a broad range of networking and collaboration activities and opportunities within a network. COST does not provide funding for research itself, but for a broad range of networking and collaboration activities and opportunities, including meetings, workshops, conferences, training schools, short-term scientific missions (STSM), and dissemination activities. COST Actions are bottom-up and can be on any topic, however they must fulfill certain criteria in order to be approved, such as including researchers from at least seven COST Member countries, half of whom come from the\u00a0Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC)<\/a>. Deadline 23 October 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Official development assistance (ODA) related funding<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Funding for up to \u00a3225,000 over three years to enable outstanding emerging research leaders in the UK to develop research collaborations with international partners. Grants are open to newly independent researchers building their own group, who are ready to lead and drive the research vision of an international research programme. Deadline 25 June 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Funding bold prevention and promotion ideas that address the early drivers of mental health and wellbeing for the most underserved young people aged 10- to 24 in: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Applications for three types of funding opportunities (Proof of Concept, Transition to Scale and Ecosystem Catalyst) are accepted on a rolling basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Global HPSR Projects should have clearly defined questions which specifically target an identified health policy and\/or system(s) challenge or evidence gap. Projects should then set out how the outcome of the research will benefit vulnerable populations in LMICs (on the\u00a0DAC list<\/a>). Funding of up to \u00a3800k over 3 years. Webinar on Tuesday 26 March 2024. Application deadline 19 June 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Apply for funding to support a partnership to enable applied research that will address global health challenges and inequities. We will accept applications of all sizes, including large projects and small to medium-scale applications. We encourage applications from project leads based in: low and middle-income countries (LMICs), and UK working in partnership with LMIC researchers. Funding of \u00a3150k-\u00a31M. Mandatory pre application stage, with stage 1 deadline 13 June 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n General international<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Global Partnerships Fund is designed by the International Office to support and foster international partnerships, research projects, and collaborative activities that enhance the global reach and impact of Newcastle University. Whether you have an ongoing project that could benefit from additional funding or you have a new idea for collaboration, this fund can provide the support you need. Up to \u00a35,000 funding is available for each new project undertaken before 31 July 2025 in academic year 2024\/25. Deadline 02 June 2024<\/strong>. If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to Sanjana.Medipally@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a> or Nicola.Brooks@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a> from the International Office.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Foundation’s Life Sciences Grants offer support for novel and fundamental research projects that seek to address questions concerning the meaning and significance of life processes, by which humanity’s place within nature can be better understood. Support is offered for experimental and theoretical work on a broad range of areas and topics, including origins of life, complexity, emergence, evolution, human development, and ecological health and interventions. Deadline for the first step, Online Funding Inquiry, is 16 August 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Darwin Plus is one of Defra\u2019s Biodiversity Challenge Funds. The aim of Darwin Plus is to help deliver long-term strategic outcomes for the natural environment in the UK Overseas Territories (OTs). Four funding schemes of different scales, between \u00a320k and \u00a33M, are now open to applications with deadlines between early June and September<\/strong> (please check specific scheme).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Deadline: 05 June 2024. <\/strong>These grants are for UK-based scientists who want to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Deadline: 05 June 2024. <\/strong>These fellowships are for UK or US-based scientists who want to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists in Hong Kong through a one-off visit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This award will fund UK early to mid-career researchers to spend between 6 and 12 months at the\u00a0National Cancer Institute (NCI) Intramural Institutes<\/a>\u00a0in Bethesda USA: Centre for Cancer Research, and Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. The award is for UK-based early\/mid-career researchers who are looking to gain training, develop skills and experience, and establish international collaborations with NCI researchers. It will support a transition to independence in cancer research. Successful applicants will become\u00a0NIHR Academy Members<\/a>. Matchmaking (mandatory) deadline is 7 June 2024<\/strong>, with applications due 02 August 2024.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Expected to open in May 2024. Projects funded should exhibit the potential to tackle large scale global research challenges, through the sharing of our expertise and showcase their potential to support delivery of UN sustainability goals. Applications should principally focus on the physical science or engineering of materials to deliver beneficial and enhanced properties. Their incorporation into devices or use in applications can be addressed but should not form the bulk of work proposed. Total funding \u00a35M.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Apply for funding to act as a Knowledge Exchange Facilitator (KEF). You will bring together Humanities in the European Research Area funded projects on the theme of Crisis and set the theme within the context of values of the humanities, by developing knowledge exchange activities. \u00a3400-500k available. Deadline 09July 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n To promote the engagement of researchers affiliated to higher education and research institutions in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo in partnership with researchers abroad. FAPESP will match funding of up to $10k per year per project for a duration of up to 24 months. Applicants must guarantee funding either from their own university or from grants awarded by a research funding agency. Next deadline 24 June 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Translational Research Acceleration Program awards will accelerate the movement of preclinical research toward an Investigational New Drug filing and into clinical trials to provide a robust and diverse pipeline of potential therapies to fight inherited retinal degenerations (IRD) and dry age-related macular degeneration. Priority areas are 1) Novel Medical Therapies, 2) Genetic Technologies, and 3) Regenerative Medicine. Project awards of up to $1M are available to applicants in a research leadership position. Webinar on 29 April with Letter of Intent deadline \n
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